Transmission Line Engineer

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), we are dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable energy solutions. Our Energy Business Unit is seeking an experienced Transmission Project Manager to participate in the execution of utility-scale distribution projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.  

Why DEA? 

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a rich history of over 45 years. We are committed to improving the quality of life and demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments. Our team of creative professionals works together to understand client needs, provide innovative thinking, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations. 

About the Role: 

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is expanding our Renewable Energy and Power Delivery capabilities and has an immediate opening for a Transmission Line Engineer. This position can be based in either Portland, OR, Spokane, WA, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, or Corvallis, OR.  The successful candidate will be experienced in all aspects of line design and preparation of bidding and construction documents including specifications, plan and profile drawings, steel pole concept and loading drawings, assembly drawings, staking sheets, stringing charts, and guying and anchoring, quality control, electrical studies for utility clients and renewable developers across the country.

This position includes opportunities for career advancement and additional responsibilities including business development, people management, and group leadership.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

·         Support project teams of engineers and technicians in overhead and underground line design from 34.5 kV through 345 kV, or higher;

·         Provide high quality primary design on transmission line projects;

·         Provide quality control reviews of work completed by peers;

·         Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technicians;

·         Communicate effectively vertically and horizontally; internally and externally.

Basic Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical or Civil Engineering;

·         Professional Engineering License;

·         5 years of electrical engineering experience;

·         Experience with PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE;

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical with a focus on Power System Studies;

·         Underground high voltage design;

·         Capabilities with overhead transmission electrical studies, such as induction, losses, grounding, shielding and insulation coordination;

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance. 
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution. 
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay. 
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). 
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule. 
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health. 
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help achieve professional goals. 

 Salary Range: $105,000 – $145,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience; will vary by location. 

About DEA’s Energy Business Unit: 

Our Energy Business Unit partners with utility and transportation clients, developers, and construction contractors to provide power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure solutions so our communities and end users can access safe, reliable, affordable power. Our team has been delivering integrated design and project development solutions for over 40 years, meeting technical, financial, and political objectives for traditional and renewable energy facilities. Our capabilities focus on serving the power, renewable energy, transportation, and data center markets. We provide planning and design engineering services for low, medium, and high voltage facilities up to 500 kV. 

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA.

Salary : $105,000 - $145,000